Peugeot 206 Coupé Cabriolet (01-07) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
When it was launched, the 206CC had the small roadster market sewn up. Now its age is starting to show: the driving position is nothing short of peculiar, there are questions over its build quality and it's very cramped inside. Rivals can match - or beat - its status as a fashion accessory and many have copied its favourite party trick - the metal folding roof. But there are more 206CCs around than other small roadsters, both in the car supermarkets and used markets, so finding one at a knock-down price shouldn't be too difficult.
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£13,495 - £16,695

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£1,330 - £5,804

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Clever folding roof; strong diesel.

Awful driving position; many rivals make a better new buy.

When it was launched, the 206CC had the small roadster market sewn up. Now its age is starting to show: the driving position is nothing short of peculiar, there are questions over its build quality and it's very cramped inside. Rivals can match - or beat - its status as a fashion accessory and many have copied its favourite party trick - the metal folding roof. But there are more 206CCs around than other small roadsters, both in the car supermarkets and used markets, so finding one at a knock-down price shouldn't be too difficult.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "There are three options for 206CC power. The two petrols were offered from launch in 2001,..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "206CC was designed more for posing than driving enthusiastically. With the roof up, it drives..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "A noisy car at most speeds, even with the roof up - engine tyre and wind noise are all apparent, and..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "There's a rather large boot (although the space is significantly reduced when the roof's down) and..."

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

    "Original trim levels were S and SE. S had electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof, electric front..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2.5 out of 5

    "A very poor driving position. The pedals are grouped very closely together and slightly off-set."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4 out of 5

    "Enjoys long service intervals, competitive insurance and a frugal couple of engines. Its fashionable..."

  • Green credentials

    3.5 out of 5

    "206 is an environmentally friendly choice for green buyers. With an average of 171 g/km CO2 across..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "1.6 only has two airbags compared to the 2.0's four, but it achieved a good four star Euro NCAP..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "The main problems have stemmed from the roof. It may look fancy, but there have been problems..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3.5 out of 5

    "When launched, there was a waiting list, but now dealers are offering discounts on this car and it's..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "There are quite a few about and their values increase as the sun comes out. Look out for car park..."

  • Selling

    4 out of 5

    "It's ideally suited to UK weather conditions and remains very fashionable so selling one won't be ..."

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